Typhonium divaricatum

(L.) Decne.

Araceae Edible: Bulbs, Leaves 368 iNaturalist observations

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Description

A taro family herb. It has underground tubers. The stems are short and have heart shaped leaves. The leaves are 15-18 cm long. Around the flower is a green spathe that narrows to a tip at the end. The fruit are oval berries with 1 or 2 seeds.

Edible Uses

The bulbs and leaves are eaten, particularly in times of scarcity.

Traditional Uses

It is eaten in times of scarcity.

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, China, Guam, India, Indonesia, SE Asia, Taiwan,

Notes

There are about 50 Typhonium species.

Synonyms

Arum divaricatum L.

Also Known As

Pantake

References (4)

Altschul, S.V.R., 1973, Drugs and Foods from Little-known Plants. Notes in Harvard University Herbaria. Harvard Univ. Press. Massachusetts. no. 148
Ambasta, S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 659
Stone, B.,
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